2020 is coming to an end, so what will be our worries in 2021 and beyond? I think we will…
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At the Edge of Chaos: In a Rotating Market, Follow the Money, Trade With Sound Rules
The stock market ended 2020 with a moderate bang, which suggests that, at least in the early going, 2021 may…
Continue ReadingFour Bank Failures in 2020
There were four bank failures in 2020. This was the same number as in 2019. The median number of failures…
Continue ReadingAdvice for Giving Advice
What do you say when somebody asks you what they should do with their portfolio? Here’s what you say, “Sorry,…
Continue ReadingQ4 2020 Update: Unofficial Problem Bank list Increased to 65 Institutions
The FDIC’s official problem bank list is comprised of banks with a CAMELS rating of 4 or 5, and the…
Continue ReadingA Classical Bottom Formation In Place For This Stock
Chennai Petroleum Corp. Ltd — CHENNPETRO.in The long-term weekly chart of this stock offers some good classical ingredients in it;…
Continue ReadingJanuary 2 COVID-19 Test Results
Note: It will take a week or so for the data to adjust for lack of reporting during the holidays.…
Continue ReadingThe Year of Stimulus, and Other Great Charts
Michael Cembalest and his team at J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management just put out their 2021 outlook. They do…
Continue ReadingQuestion #1 for 2021: How much will the economy grow in 2021?
Earlier I posted some questions for the new year: Ten Economic Questions for 2021. I’m adding some thoughts, and maybe…
Continue ReadingSchedule for Week of January 3, 2021
The key report this week is the December employment report on Friday. Other key indicators include the December ISM manufacturing…
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